Evista for Osteoporosis User Reviews
- Dee...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- October 28, 2019
"I have been taking Evista for 14 months for osteopenia. After 12 months on the drug, I took a new bone density test that showed a mild improvement of 1.8 percent. However, when my doctor took another density test farther up my spine, away from the lumbar region, the results were not good. He believes the bone density reading to be false. He wants me to change to Prolia, but because of the toxicity and hair loss, I’m too afraid with my compromised immune system and CFID's disease."
- Tha...
- January 5, 2024
"I have been prescribed Evista by my gynecologist 25 years ago after a total hysterectomy. I have had no negative side effects. My bone density is normal....so are my mammograms...both tests done every 2nd year. Thanks to Evista."
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- Dix...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- March 31, 2021
"I took Evista for years only to find out it had not helped at all. My osteoporosis was very bad. Took 2 injections of Reclast. Six months ago, my doctor told me that if I fell, I could easily break my back. He has me on Fosamax now."
- lin...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- January 5, 2022
"I have been taking Evista since 1983 and have had no side effects. Now I took my bone density test, and I will need different medication or a shot. I am not looking forward to shots, so I will have to try different medication and am not looking forward to possible side effects. But no longer, at 72 years old, can I take Evista according to my doctor due to the effect it could now have on my female organs from what the doctor said."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Kat...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 1, 2020
"I was on Evista for several years in the 80s and 90s. After several years, my bone density was normal. I went off Evista, and all bone density tests have been normal since."
- Pai...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 25, 2019
"Totally eliminated all menopause symptoms in 24 hours. I had to change bedding at least once a day. I was a mess. This eliminated the chills, sweats, and brain fog. It was my magic bullet."
- the...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- April 27, 2013
"Very positive response. Side advantage, breast cancer protection. Major problem: 'hot flashes'. Self-limiting problem, side effect. No need for specific dosing instructions, such as with biguanides."
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